What has credit score got to do with getting a job?

Today as I opened an email response from a job I recently applied for, I was astounded with the fact that I was told that I and three others were qualified for the job and that interviews would be set up shortly. However, as I read further down, there was a mention of the fact that I needed to check my credit and provide them with a copy of it before I could even have an interview.

Now, you tell me what does that have to do with having a job? You can't pay bills without money and therefore your credit suffers. We have been in a situation of having bad credit for several years because of unexpected financial catastrophies. If you have to have a good credit score to have a job, then I guess I'm screwed.

The job situation has become such a circus. Employers take longer to make decisions, they want credt scores, if you smoke you might not get a job, I wonder when they will want to know how many times a week you have sex? This is rediculous. It is no wonder this country is facing such high unemployment and people are facing bankruptcy; it's because of nonsense like that.


I figure as long as I have the capacity to perform a job and do it well, my credit score should not be any of their business. And just because someone has bad credit it does not make them dishonest, theives, or any such like. I am an honest person and I have high ethical standards; after all that's why I ended up losing my job, because I didn't want to buckle myself into a dishonest and unethical maelstrom.


Enough is enough...I have had it up to here with all of this BS. I wish someone would put a stop to the nonsense, let the American people work, without all of the hubbub so they can take care of their families and pay their bills.

I'm Numb...I Want My Feeling Back

I have spent my day once again looking for jobs. I seem to see the same jobs that were listed in July over and over again. It seems like nothing ever changes. Different day and the same old same old. My brain feels numb; I don't even know what to apply for anymore. I can't remember ever having this much trouble finding work.I know one thing, I just about have all of the job applications memorized.

It's tough when you get up everyday with the same thing facing you; no changes, no job, no money. I like being home and I hope to find something soon that I can do to make some decent money while sitting in my jammies. I'm getting up in age and my body doesn't function properly anymore. It would be more feasible to work at home; no commuting, no extra gas expense, no wear and tear on the car - it really looks appealing.

I want my feeling back-which means I want to have a normal life again. I want to get up each morning knowing the bills are paid and I don't have to haggle with the power company, the water department or the landlord. I want to be free to go to the store and hit the clearance sales and even put gas in my car.

This Saturday is Halloween and then the holidays will soon be upon us; I want to know that I and my family will be able to enjoy the holidays. I want to be able to buy my grandchildren a gift for Christmas.

And so it goes...

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I feel like I'm Drowning...glub glub

This job search is becoming a nightmare. I'm still applying for jobs and still nothing. I pray for a miracle. I'm about at my wit's end. What can I do? I can't draw unemployment, I could apply for disability because of my health issues, but you know how long that could take. Bills are past due and no money to pay them with...I don't want to be homeless and on the street.
I want a job, I want to be able to pay my bills on time and I want some peace of mind; that's not a lot to ask for.

Off the Cuff

When beginning this blog, I wasn't totally sure what I wanted to do with it, but I decided to use it as a medium to just talk about my feelings about life and everything in between. I have been so frustrated lately about the economic situation, the health care fiasco, job availabilities and the like.

Being unemployed since July I have tried to find work. I applied for I'd say anywhere from twenty to thirty jobs. I have recieved only four replies; one was with an interview and the other three were emails stating that they chose someone that they felt was more qualified. How do they know I wasn't qualified? Did they call me in for an interview? No. The search continues.

So, I thought that I would look for something to do at home. I signed up for taking surveys online; that's a joke. They claim to pay x amount of dollars for taking surveys, but some of the surveys only pay you if you sign up for offers and then some will only give you an entry into a sweepstakes...now tell me how that is supposed to pay the bills?

I am becomming more frustrated as each day goes by. I need money to pay my bills and if I don't get something in the next week, I'll be going without electric and water and internet. I have always been a person of faith and have done all I can to believe God will take care of the problems, but God helps those who help themselves and God knows I've tried, but without success.

I am not physically able to perform laborious jobs; I can't stand on my feet for long periods of time. So, I continue to look for jobs where I am at a desk and computer all day. I love writing and have been looking for writing jobs online and hopefully something will pan out. I'll keep you posted.